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San Leolino Rosso Toscano IGT wine — Stefano Farina winery — Dionysus
RedToscanaIGT

San Leolino Rosso Toscano IGT

by Stefano Farina · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese
LineLe Bocce
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Stefano FarinaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Le Bocce is located in Alto Chianti, in the province of Siena. The estate covers 70 hectares, of which 20 hectares are devoted to vines and olive trees. The vineyard has a southwest exposure and receives natural sunlight throughout the day.

Vinification

The wine is made from fully ripened fruit. All stages of production, including bottling, take place at the winery.

Ageing

The wine rests for six months in cement vats, followed by six months in French oak barriques and three months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant and rounded in character.

Label / history

The winery occupies the restored Villa Chiantigiana, a historic property that was once part of a monastery and has been converted into a modern cellar.